The Item
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Item, formerly known as The Sumter Daily Item and The Daily Item, is an independent, morning newspaper published in Sumter, South Carolina, by Osteen Publishing Company. It has a circulation of approximately 20,000. Founded: October 15, 1894 Editor: Rossiter Johnson (editor) Publisher: Vince Johnson Circulation: approximately 20,000 People also search for: The State, The Post and Courier,
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The Item Employees
Mercer University July 2013 - Present
The Telegraph March 2012 - Present
Mercer University January 2013 - July 2013
U.S. House of Representatives February 2003 - January 2011
The Telegraph September 1999 - February 2003
The Item August 1998 - September 1999
The Red & Black Newspaper March 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Community Relations, Constituent Services, Writing, News Writing, Grant Writing, Copy Editing, Community Outreach, Interview Skills, Government, Publishing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Newspapers, Community Development, Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Public Speaking, Journalism, Publications, Event Planning
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Graphic Communications
The University of Georgia
Masters of Mass Communications, Newspapers, Public Relations
WNBC-TV/NBC New York August 2013 - Present
The State January 2012 - August 2013
The Item August 2010 - January 2012
Ponte Vedra Recorder August 2011 - December 2011
The Daily Gamecock August 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Newspaper, Social Media, Breaking News, Storytelling, Editing, Online Journalism, Journalism, Videography, Photography, Web Site Production, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Web Content Management, HTML, CSS, Google Analytics, Newspapers, Publishing, Magazines, SEO, Video, Editorial, News Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Feature Articles, Blogging, Web Content
Education
Blacksburg High School 2015 — 2019
High School
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Creative Writing, Minor in print journalism
Sumter County Sheriff's Office November 2014 - Present
The Item April 2012 - September 2014
Brick Street LLC April 2011 - March 2012
South Carolina Department of Commerce December 2006 - April 2011
Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee July 2007 - October 2007
Mark Sanford for Governor June 2006 - November 2006
South Carolina Governor's Office September 2004 - June 2006
The Sumter Item 2000 - 2004
Skills
Media Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Government, Energy Policy, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Development, Economic Development, Politics, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns
Education
Texas Lutheran University 1988 — 1991
Communication Arts
Q2 Administrators, LLC October 2006 - Present
University of South Carolina Press 2010 - 2010
Freelancer for College of Charleston Alumni Magazine 2009 - 2009
freelance contributor for College of Charleston Alumni Magazine 2009 - 2009
The Item January 2002 - October 2006
The State 2001 - 2001
Bruccoli Clark Layman 1999 - 2000
The Bobbin 1998 - 1998
US Army 1994 - 1996
Skills
Poet, Sportswriter, Surveyor, Newspaper, Layout, Sports, Copy Editing, AP Style, Sports Writing, Editing, Pagination, News Writing, Writing, Stories, News Judgment, Journalism, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Publications, Web Content, Press Releases, QuarkXPress, Grammar, Multimedia Storytelling, Blogging, Social Media, Editors, Editorial, Profiles, Writing Skills, Audacity, Short Stories, InDesign, Proofreading, Columns, Public Relations, Web Content Management, Photography, Magazines, Copywriting, Interviewing, Creative Writing, Content Development, Content Management, Ap Style, Storytelling, Interviews, Books, Fact-checking, Newspapers
Education
College of Charleston 1989 — 1994
BA, History
James Island High School 1986 — 1989
High School Diploma
Self-employed November 2012 - Present
University of New Orleans February 2012 - April 2012
AT&T Mobility December 2008 - January 2010
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools May 2008 - November 2008
The Dispatch July 2007 - March 2008
Loudoun Easterner November 2005 - July 2007
USAE newspaper February 2005 - November 2005
The Item October 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Writing, Editing, Newsletters, Research, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Teaching, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Editorial, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Public Relations, Community Development, Blogging, Journalism, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Web Content, Facebook, AP Style, Proofreading, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
University of New Orleans 2011 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Administration
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2010 — 2010
Public Affairs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1997 — 2000
BA, Media Studies, minor in History
Cornell University July 2015 - Present
The CBORD Group, Inc. September 2014 - June 2015
Hangar Theatre April 2014 - August 2014
Ithaca College January 2012 - December 2013
Ithaca College January 2012 - December 2013
Ed Markey Senate Campaign May 2013 - June 2013
Northwestern District Attorney's Office June 2012 - August 2012
The Bolton Common, The Harvard Post, The Times & Courier June 2011 - November 2011
The Item July 2010 - December 2010
Component Sources International, Inc. June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Organization, Community Outreach, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Blogging, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Cornell University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Public Administration
Ithaca College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Magna Cum Laude
Nashoba Regional High School 2006 — 2010
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly April 2014 - Present
South Carolina Living Magazine/Mosaic Magazine March 2012 - January 2014
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS March 2010 - June 2011
Gwinnett Daily Post November 2008 - March 2010
The Item February 2008 - October 2008
Office of Public Affairs, Fort Jackson 2006 - 2008
Herald-Independent 2005 - 2006
United States Marine Corps December 1992 - June 1998
Public Affairs Office, 29 Palms 1996 - 1998
Skills
Extensive Media Training, Community Journalism, Multimedia Reporting, Editing and Proofreading, News, Sports and..., Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Newspapers, Journalism, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Multimedia, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Interviews, Sports
Education
South University 2004 — 2007
B.S. Degree, Legal Studies
Defense Information School 1997 — 1997
Diploma, Public Affairs
University of Florida July 2013 - Present
University of Florida May 2011 - July 2013
Mad Mariner, LLC August 2009 - May 2011
University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism June 2005 - August 2010
The Washington Post May 2002 - September 2006
St. Petersburg Times May 2001 - August 2001
The Diamondback - Maryland Media Inc. May 2000 - May 2001
Atlanta Journal Constitution May 2000 - August 2000
The Diamondback March 1999 - May 2000
The Item June 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Social Media, Editorial, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Editing, Online Journalism, Newspaper, Blogging, Management, Non-profits, Web Design, New Media, Multimedia, Newsletters, Ap Style, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Research, Press Releases, News Writing, Proofreading, Publications
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
University of Maryland College Park 1998 — 2002
B.A., Journalism w/Government and Politics Minor
Sinclair Broadcast Group May 2014 - Present
Fuel Interactive November 2011 - May 2014
The Sun News July 2010 - November 2011
The Item April 2009 - June 2010
The Free Times October 2007 - May 2009
The Carolina Reporter January 2009 - April 2009
The Item May 2008 - August 2008
Media General January 2008 - April 2008
The Express-Times May 2007 - August 2007
The Daily Gamecock 2005 - 2007
Skills
Writing, Editing, Social Media, SEO, PPC, Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, News Writing, Newspaper, Blogging, Email Marketing, Advertising, Google Analytics, Newspapers, Facebook, AP Style, Online Advertising, Google Adwords, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Content Management, Social Networking
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism
Voorhees High School 2001 — 2004
The Manning Times October 2013 - Present
The Item May 2001 - October 2013
The Sumter Item May 2001 - October 2013
Skills
Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Public Relations, Facebook, Speech Writing, Research, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Research and Experimental Psychology
Sumter Christian School 1985 — 1999
Honors Diploma
Fox (Film, TV & Sports) September 2013 - Present
Yahoo! August 2012 - September 2013
FOXSports.com December 2010 - October 2012
SmartBrief October 2008 - January 2011
The McClatchy Company January 2007 - September 2008
The McClatchy Company January 2005 - January 2007
The McClatchy Company June 2002 - December 2004
The Item May 2001 - April 2002
Conde Nast June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Headline Writing, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Ap Style, News Writing, Journalism, Copywriting, Editing, Newspapers, Editorial, Online Journalism, Music, AP Style, Web Content, Sports, Publications, Newsletters, Blogging, Social Media, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Video, Magazines, Digital Media
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Journalism
Georgetown High School
Advintage Distributing June 2015 - Present
Midlands Craft Beer Supporters 2014 - Present
McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, PA July 2013 - August 2014
The Item August 2010 - February 2013
The Clinton Chronicle September 2009 - July 2010
Free Times May 2009 - September 2009
Carolina Reporter January 2009 - May 2009
The State August 2008 - December 2008
Free Times May 2008 - August 2008
The State July 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Editing, Newspaper, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Breaking News, New Media, Publishing, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Ap Style, Copy Editing, News Writing, Copywriting, Newspapers, SEO, AP Style, Social Media, Facebook, Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Relations, Publications, Newsletters, Web Content, Blogging, Video, Headline Writing, Crisis Communications
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2004 — 2009
B.A., Journalism
Worcester Telegram & Gazette June 2013 - Present
Partoons Caricatures for Parties & Functions 1998 - Present
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 1997 - 2013
The Landmark 1982 - 2008
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 1992 - 1997
The Item 1988 - 1996
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 1989 - 1992
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 1983 - 1989
Skills
Cartoons, Graphics, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustration, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Information Graphics, Flash, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Mac, Editorial, Editorial Cartooning, Caricatures, Publications, Newspapers, Magazines, Blogging, Editing, Logo Design, Publishing, Newsletters, Art, Posters, Pre-press, Multimedia, Copywriting, Books, Typography, Video, Brochures, Direct Mail, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Photography, Copy Editing, Brand Development, Email Marketing, WordPress, Art Direction, Video Editing, Advertising, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Animation, Painting
Education
Anna Maria College 1980 — 1984
B.A., Art
Nelson Mullins May 2014 - July 2014
Davidson College Residence Life Office August 2010 - June 2012
The Bryan Law Firm 2011 - 2012
The Item June 2010 - August 2010
Wilson Hall June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative..., Filing, Receptionist Duties, Microsoft Excel, Customer Support
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Davidson College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Cum Laude, Class of 2012
Wilson Hall 1995 — 2008
Class of 2008
SocialMadeSimple January 2014 - Present
Pet Chance May 2013 - December 2013
Old Timer Restaurant August 2007 - March 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch November 2011 - November 2012
Clinton Summer Enrichment Program June 2012 - July 2012
Fallon Community Health Plan June 2011 - August 2011
Hollister Co. December 2009 - August 2010
The Item October 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Persuasive Writing, Public Speaking, Interpersonal..., Dependablity, Organization, Creativity, Detail Oriented, Diligence, Time Management, Perseverance, Teamwork, Diligent, Research, Goal Oriented, Critical Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Interviews, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2010 — 2013
Communication
InfoReliance March 2008 - Present
Alion Science & Technology July 2005 - March 2008
USCENTAF (DoD contract) 2006 - 2007
SCnetSolutions January 2000 - July 2005
The Item December 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Information Assurance, SharePoint, ITIL Certified, Microsoft Office..., SharePoint Designer, Data Center, Enterprise Architecture, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Active Directory, Business Intelligence, C#, IIS, ITIL, Integration, Management, Microsoft Certified..., Powershell, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, SOA, SSRS, Software Development, Training, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Visual Studio, Windows Server, ASP.NET, Databases, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Technologies, PMP, Security, Solution Architecture, TFS, Security, SharePoint Server
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1993 — 1996
Associates, Computer Science
Sumter High School 1979 — 1983
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) January 2009 - Present
The Champion Newspaper May 2005 - January 2009
Atlanta Journal-Constitution January 2005 - May 2005
Marietta Daily Journal January 2004 - January 2005
The Item 2001 - 2004
The State newspaper (Columbia, S.C.) January 1997 - January 2001
The State July 1996 - August 1997
USA Today June 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Newspaper, Editorial, Newsletters, Editing, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Microsoft Word, Strategic Communications, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Publications, AP Style, Social Media, Political Consulting, Journalism, Congressional Affairs, Crisis Management, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, News Writing
Education
College of Charleston 1990 — 1993
BA, History, Graduated with 3.4 GPA
Montgomery College
Fort Wayne Monthly 2005 - Present
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 1999 - Present
Indiana Tech June 2012 - December 2012
The Journal Gazette 1994 - 2001
The Item 1989 - 1993
Florence Morning News 1988 - 1989
Skills
Editing, Marketing, Journalism, Magazines, Feature Articles, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Layout, Graphic Design, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Publications, Editorial, Publishing, Newspapers, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Interviews, Photography, Advertising, Newsletters, Proofreading, AP Style, Media Relations, News Writing, Copywriting, Blogging, Social Media, Creative Writing, Headline Writing, Publicity, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Fact-checking, Facebook, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Content Management, Social Networking, Newspaper Design, Multimedia, Marketing Copy, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, WordPress, Magazine Articles
Education
The Ohio State University 1993 — 1994
MA, Journalism
Saint Andrews Presbyterian College 1986 — 1988
BA, English. Political Science
Thrivent Financial October 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial December 2009 - October 2014
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 2008 - December 2009
Aid Association for Lutherans/Thrivent Financial for Lutherans October 2000 - April 2008
Aid Association for Lutherans March 1998 - October 2000
The Oshkosh Northwestern November 1997 - March 1998
The Item August 1993 - October 1997
Skills
Internal Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Non-profits, Public Relations, Event Planning, Press Releases, Editing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Copywriting, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Journalism, Project Management, Web Content, Leadership, Communications Planning, Content Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Publicity, Speech Writing, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Blogging, Copy Editing, Publications, Volunteer Management, Web Content Management, Social Networking, Event Management, Communication Training, Community Development, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Proofreading, Integrated Marketing, Content Development, Facebook, Brand Development
Education
Northern Michigan University 1989 — 1993
English, minor in Journalism
Lincare June 2015 - Present
Sumter Saver August 2007 - Present
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina July 2014 - June 2015
Car Care & Repair July 2010 - July 2011
Sumter Herald October 2007 - December 2008
The Item May 2006 - October 2007
United States Air Force November 1991 - November 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Photography, Social Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Editing, Marketing, Transcribing, Audio Transcription, Online Marketing, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Training
Education
American Intercontinental University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Digital Design
FTC August 2011 - Present
The Item April 1996 - August 2010
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor's, Journalism
University of Mississippi August 2015 - Present
University of Mississippi August 2014 - Present
University of Mississippi August 2014 - May 2015
The Item May 2013 - August 2013
Converse College September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photoshop, Graphic Design, InDesign, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Printmaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Social Networking, Sketching, Screen Printing, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Art, Fashion, Magazines, Books, Editing, Marketing, Photography, Fundraising, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Digital Photography, Posters, Outlook, Drawing, Relief Printmaking, Lithography, Painting, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Pantone, Color Theory, Figure Drawing, Fashion Design, Knitting, Hand Knitting, Crochet
Education
University of Mississippi 2014 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Printmaking
Converse College 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts - Printmaking
Converse College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration - Marketing
University of South Carolina-Sumter 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree
Loudoun Times-Mirror April 2012 - Present
Loudoun Times-Mirror January 2011 - April 2012
Loudoun Times-Mirror November 2009 - January 2011
Athens Banner-Herald January 2009 - February 2010
The Item October 2004 - January 2008
The Sentinel October 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Newspaper, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, InCopy, Online Journalism, Newspaper Design, Press Releases, Editorial, Media Relations, Editing, New Media, Facebook, Magazines, Breaking News, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Web Content, Layout, Newspapers
Education
University of North Florida 1998 — 2001
BA, Communications
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2014 - Present
Vintige Clothing Collection November 2013 - Present
Savitra Yvette Personal Styling August 2011 - Present
Perfect Image Printing March 2012 - August 2014
Internal Revenue Service August 2011 - February 2012
Clemson University August 2006 - May 2010
WorldColor-Atlanta August 2009 - December 2009
The Item May 2007 - August 2007
The Dollar Tree May 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Personal Styling, Fashion Blogging, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Customer Service, Administrative..., Guest Service Management, General Office..., Receptionist Duties, Graphics, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Mac, Layout, Newsletters, Editing, Facebook, Training, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Offset Printing, Leadership, Time Management, AutoCAD, Fusion Pro, Fashion Styling
Education
Clemson University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications;, Minor: Business Administration
Clemson University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Communications
Tuomey Healthcare System March 2015 - Present
Tuomey Healthcare System August 2014 - Present
Tuomey Healthcare System May 2008 - Present
Mavid Munch and Mow LLC. May 2005 - Present
Sumter Water Dept November 2008 - August 2009
The Item August 2005 - May 2009
Wyboo Plantation Utilities 2006 - 2007
Skills
Certified..., Certified School..., Certified Security..., Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Government, Construction Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Construction, Nonprofits, Teaching, Project Planning, Program Management, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, Training
Education
Central Carolina Technical College
New Hanover High School